On July 22, 2024, City Council approved RFB No. 2024-0360-B for Water Rehabilitation - Park Boulevard Phase 1 (Preston Road to US 75), Project No. 7573, for the Engineering Department to A & B Construction, LLC in the amount of $4,123,775.00.

On May 28, 2025, staff administratively approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $79,965.32.

On February 12, 2026, City Council approved Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $416,100.40 and amended the contract time to 372 calendar days.

The Engineering Department recommends approval of Change Order No. 3 for the increase in the construction contract with A & B Construction, LLC in the amount of $123,491.50 for the Water Rehabilitation – Park Boulevard Phase 1 (Preston Road to US 75), Project No. 7573.

Change Order No. 3 is the final project change order and reconciles final quantities based on unforeseen field conditions encountered during construction. The adjustments include added pavement replacement, additional cast iron pipe replacement, and related appurtenances needed to complete the project.

The change order also includes final cost adjustments for work on a section of water main serving nearby residents and businesses. This included completing a pipeline crossing beneath Spring Creek Parkway while avoiding water service disruption to those customers.

Approval of this change order will allow the City to close out the construction contract and finalize payment for completed work.

Funding for this item is available in the 2025-26 Water CIP.  The third change order to the construction contract with A&B Construction, LLC for the Water Rehabilitation - Park Boulevard Phase 1 (Preston Rd to US 75) project in the total amount of $123,492 will leave a balance of $4,750 for future expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.